Shish Barak

A Silken Symphony of culture

Before the sun even rises, grandmothers across the Levant awaken to the gentle rhythm of tradition. With hands dusted in flour, they knead the dough — soft and smooth — as the scent of fresh, velvet yogurt and warm spices begins to fill the kitchen.

Shish Barak is their quiet masterpiece: delicate dumplings of dough, each lovingly filled with spiced minced lamb or beef and folded into graceful little crescents — handmade treasures, shaped one by one in a labor of patience and devotion. These tender parcels are then simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce, perfumed with garlic and coriander, sautéed to perfection in rich ghee, until the flavours blend into a comforting harmony. The final touch — a drizzle of golden olive oil or a sprinkle of dried mint — completes the dish with elegance and warmth.